Camps Committed to Inclusion Project AODA Webinar Series October - PDF document

10/27/17 Camps Committed to Inclusion Project AODA Webinar Series October 2017 This webinar series is presented by the Ontario Camps Association with support from the Ontario Government. Part 5: Design of Public Spaces Standard Series Presenter Constance Exley , Project Manager Camps Committed to Inclusion Project & CEO, Accessibility Ontario Special Guest Bob Topping, DesignAble Environments Tracy Morley, Camp Awakening Areas Covered • Accessible parking • Exterior paths of travel • Service-related elements • Outdoor public-use eating areas • Maintenance • Recreational trails and beach access routes • Outdoor play spaces Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 1

10/27/17 Do camps have to renovate their buildings? • The AODA (Design of Public Spaces Standard) does not apply to a building’s physical structure. • The Ontario Building Code was amended to enhance accessibility requirements. The effective date of the amendment was January 1, 2015. • Ontario’s Building Code is administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page10546.aspx Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 4 Go-Forward Nature Ø You DO NOT have to retrofit. Ø DOPS applies to new public spaces or major changes to existing public spaces Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 5 What does Redevelopment Mean? Redevelopment means any significant • planned changes to a public space. Significant alternations but NOT • • Maintenance activities • Environmental mitigation • Environmental restoration Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 6 2

10/27/17 Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Compliance Deadlines Compliance Organization Type Date Large camps (50+ employees) January 1, 2017 Small camps (1-49 employees) • Recreational trails January 1, 2018 • Beach access routes • Accessible off-street parking • Obtaining services Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Consultation For outdoor public spaces, consultation is required when planning new or redeveloping existing facilities for: • Recreation trails • Outdoor play spaces • Exterior paths of travel • Accessible on-street parking Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 3

10/27/17 Exterior Paths of Travel Sidewalks and walkways that link us between places to work, travel, shop and play Includes requirements for: • Ramps • Stairs • Curb ramps • Depressed curbs • Accessible pedestrian signals • Rest areas Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 10 Off-Street Parking Definition: Off-street parking includes open area parking lots and structures intended for the temporary parking of vehicles by the public, and includes visitor parking in these lots/structures. People may or may not have to pay to use off-street parking Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 11 Recreational Trails Definition: Public pedestrian trails that are intended for recreational and leisure purposes Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 12 4

10/27/17 Recreational Trail Consultation • Slope of trails • Need for/location of ramps • Need for/location of/design of: • Rest areas • Passing areas • Viewing areas • Amenities on the trail • Other features Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Beach Access Routes Definition: Routes that provide access to recreational areas on public beaches. Beach access routes can be permanent or temporary Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 14 Outdoor Public Use Eating Areas Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 15 5

10/27/17 Technical requirements • 20% of new stock will be accessible (minimum one) • Knee and toe clearance • Firm, level surface • Clear, direct approach Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Outdoor Play Spaces Definition: Area that includes play equipment, such as swings, or features such as logs, rocks, sand or water, where the equipment or features are designed and placed to provide play opportunities and experiences for children and their caregivers. Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 17 Enhancing Play Spaces for All • Varied experiences • Multiple access points to equipment • Zones for different age groups • Natural and man-made features • Ensure there are shaded areas • Seating for caregivers • Optimal challenge with minimal risk Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 6

10/27/17 Waiting Areas Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 19 Service Counters & Queuing Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Maintenance Document routine maintenance procedures for accessibility features, such as: • stairs • sidewalks • trails Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 21 7

10/27/17 Lease Holders? Applies to the organization that has authority or approval to build or make planned significant alterations to the public space Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 22 What are public spaces? Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Paths of Travel Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 8

10/27/17 Ramps Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Stairs Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Rest Areas Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 9

10/27/17 Parking Requirements Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 29 Trails Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 10

10/27/17 Other Facilities Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Other Facilities Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Obtaining Service Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 11

10/27/17 Public Consultation Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Universal Design Ø The design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. Ø An environment (or any building, product, or service in that environment) should be designed to meet the needs of all people who wish to use it. This is not a special requirement, for the benefit of only a minority of the population. Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 12

10/27/17 Camps Committed to Inclusion Project Q&A Camps Committed to Inclusion Project For More Information Heather Heagle, Executive Director Ontario Camps Association Tel: 416-485-0425 Toll Free: 1-844-485-0425 heather@ontariocamps.ca Constance Exley OCA Project Manager, Camps Committed to Inclusion Proje Accessibility Ontario Tel: 647- 502-7047 director@accessontario.com Camps Committed to Inclusion Project 13